Increasing Confidence, the Confucius Way

Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Journal, Volume 2012, Issue 4, pp. 38-59

22 Pages Posted: 6 Jan 2013

See all articles by K C P Low

K C P Low

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering/ Kazakh American University (International Educational Corporation); University of the South Pacific; University of South Australia

Date Written: December 22, 2012

Abstract

Life is certainly better when one lives with confidence. And in this article, the practitioner-academician examines the various ways of increasing one’s confidence via the Old Master’s teachings. This is truly a very interesting proposal and perspective since most people would not have thought of the Old Master as developing and nurturing one’s confidence.

Among other things, the key Confucian ways of raising one’s confidence are: learning, thinking positively, living with one’s core Confucian values, developing a calm mind and building relationships, making friends as well as gaining the trust of our friends, family members, business associates and others. Of paramount importance, one is clean and of high integrity, and one undoubtedly stands tall.

Keywords: Confucius, confidence, learning, thinking positively, personality growth and development.

Suggested Citation

Low, Kim Cheng Patrick, Increasing Confidence, the Confucius Way (December 22, 2012). Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Journal, Volume 2012, Issue 4, pp. 38-59, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2196718

Kim Cheng Patrick Low (Contact Author)

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering/ Kazakh American University (International Educational Corporation) ( email )

28, Ryskulbekov street
Almaty
Kazakhstan

University of the South Pacific ( email )

Laucala Campus
Suva
Fiji

University of South Australia

37-44 North Terrace, City West Campus
Adelaide, South Australia 5001
Australia

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